4 d. ago Buffalo Bills supporters want to break up with cursed Toronto sports fans

Some Buffalo Bills fans located south of the border are pleading with those in Toronto to stop rooting on their team.It's no secret that Toronto seems to be cursed when it comes to their pro sports teams. The Maple Leafs haven't won a Stanley Cup since 1967 and find new ways to disappoint their fan base every year.And we're still not over the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series.That loss, paired with a Bills loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins this past week, resulted in a fan typing out a hilarious message and posting it in the streets of Toronto. "Please, please stop rooting for us," the message begins. "Toronto sports fans... This isn't funny anymore. The Dolphins? The Dolphins?"We get it -- you need something. The Leafs are hurting. The Raps are hopeless. And we can't imagine that Game 7, eleventh-inning, runner-on-third-with-one-out loss must have felt like. But are you noticing a common thread?"The individual al...

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6 d. ago Max Scherzer still wrapping his head around his Toronto Blue Jays future

The Toronto Blue Jays' fateful World Series run was full of unlikely heroes — and their oldest player nearly had a shot at being one of their biggest.In Game 7 of the World Series, Toronto opted to start 41-year-old Max Scherzer, who often looked like a shell of himself during much of an injury-riddled season after signing a one-year deal with the Blue Jays.But during his third postseason start on the biggest possible stage, Scherzer did about everything he was asked — leaving the game with a 3-1 lead and a shot for Toronto to win it all.He went 4.1 innings, giving up one earned run and four hits. But in a game that ended up going 11 innings and that featured a combined 13 pitchers, Scherzer's story became a footnote and not the lede.As you know by now, the Los Angeles Dodgers had other plans, scoring four runs on Toronto's bullpen for an eventual 5-4 win.But Scherzer's postseason performance showed that the three-time Cy Young winner just might be able t...

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7 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Trey Yesavage gets hero treatment at college homecoming

When Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage took to the mound for the team throughout their 2025 postseason run, he might have been the most popular guy in the country.The 22-year-old rookie phenom lit up Canada with his legendary performances throughout the playoffs, making five starts and one relief appearance (in Game 7 of the World Series).This past weekend, though, he was simply a guy having fun in someone's backyard.Yesavage was the guest of honour at the homecoming weekend of East Carolina, where he played three seasons before being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2024.His girlfriend, Taylor, shared a photo of the two of them at a pregame tailgate, where they easily could've been confused for any other student couple.Yesavage did get his moment in the spotlight, though, where he addressed the stadium to a raucous ovation.WATCH: ECU Baseball great, Toronto Blue Jays World Series star Trey Yesavage Yesavage addresses Pirate Nation at midfield.Join the Homecoming editi...

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9 d. ago Blue Jays WAGs share really nice messages about fans in Toronto

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays captured the hearts of Canadian fans throughout the past month.But for those closest to the players, the highs and lows of the emotional rollercoaster of a wild postseason run were ramped up that much more.For the partners of the Blue Jays, several heartfelt posts were circling social media after Toronto's World Series defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taylor North Gausman (@taylorgausman)"Thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to even be here and represent Canada's team," Kevin Gausman's wife, Taylor, wrote on Instagram earlier this week."It has been a beyond fun ride, and although I’m sad it didn’t turn out the way we wanted, it still doesn’t take away how proud I am of what...

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays’ epic World Series Game 7 sets global MLB viewership record

Finale between Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers averaged a whopping 51 million viewers across Canada, U.S. and Japan.

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1 week ago Davis Schneider had so many heartwarming things to say about his Toronto Blue Jays teammates

Davis Schneider is prouder than ever to be a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.Blue Jays players have been rather mum since dropping Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday evening, which was to be expected. After taking some time to gather his thoughts, however, Schneider took to Instagram to share just how much he loves being a part of the Blue Jays."I love this team," Schneider wrote. "The people in this organization are some of the greatest humans I [have] ever known. I loved coming to the park every day and sharing this stupid kids game with all [the] people I get to call my best friends."Such [a] selfless group of ragtag dudes who love just playing baseball with each other at the highest level. Not the outcome we wanted or hoped for but man what a year. I love every single guy in that clubhouse. We went to work each day and gave it our all."Schneider, who had a huge moment in Game 5 of the World Series, also made sure to voice his appreciation for the fan...

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1 week ago Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer and his family say they've fallen in love with Toronto

Max Scherzer has enjoyed plenty of great moments throughout his MLB career, but the three-time Cy Young Award winner's recent stint with the Toronto Blue Jays may rank near the top.The Blue Jays took a bit of a gamble in free agency when they signed the 41-year-old starting pitcher to a one-year contract. After all, he had only been able to pitch 43.1 innings with the Texas Rangers the year prior.The regular season wound up being rocky for Scherzer, who once again struggled to stay on the mound and was inconsistent when healthy. That completely changed in the playoffs, as the future Hall-of-Famer made three starts, including Game 7 of the World Series. He logged 14.1 innings over those three starts while posting a respectable 3.77 ERA.Thanks in large part to his playoff showing, Scherzer's time in Toronto (should he not re-sign) will be looked back on fondly by the fan base. It appears the experience was every bit as enjoyable for himself and his family."When Max signed...

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1 week ago Has Bo Bichette played his last game in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform?

For Bo Bichette and the Toronto Blue Jays, there was almost an all-time moment to potentially conclude their time together.In Game 7 of the World Series, a hobbled Bichette stepped up to the plate in the second inning — and launched a blast over the outfield wall to give Toronto a 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers.Had Toronto gone on to win the title, Bichette's homer might've been printed on t-shirts and the front page of newspapers all over the country. But Toronto ended up scoring just one more run that game and gave up five, with the Dodgers taking Game 7 by a 5-4 score in the 11th inning.The home run, and Bichette's whole appearance in the World Series, were perhaps clouded by some thoughts about how exactly to handle his pending free agency this offseason. Bichette has been a fan favourite since making his debut in 2019, but is without a contract for next year.Will Bichette be on the Blue Jays next year?NBC Sports' Matthew Pouliot projects a contract ...

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1 week ago Almost half of Canada tuned into Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series

It's hard to fathom just how much support the Toronto Blue Jays had throughout Canada on their epic World Series run.Streets across the country were filled with fans donning Blue Jays apparel. It was the topic of conversation at restaurants and bars from coast to coast.The anticipation was valid, as this marked the first time the Jays advanced to the World Series since 1993. They came as close as possible to picking up their third championship, before falling to the LA Dodgers in an epic series that went the distance.Given the Blue Jays overcame the odds so often this season, many believed they were a team of destiny. When they flew back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, many expected the Commissioner's Trophy would be theirs.The Blue Jays wound up dropping Game 6, making way for an even more highly anticipated Game 7. It was so anticipated, in fact, that it wound up breaking TV records in Canada.An average audience of 10.9 million viewers tuned into Game 7 of the World Ser...

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Vladdy moves on leaving fans stuck with TTC, Go madness

Meanwhile former mayor John Tory says it was "poor planning" and "insensitivity" by transit officials organizing getting fans home from Game 7 of the World Series, the TTC chair defends their actions by saying they did "great"

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2 w. ago TTC chair sorry for poor communication on transit service after World Series Game 7

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission chair has apologized for social-media posts that said transit service would end at 1:30 a.m. after the final World Series game ran late on Saturday night, calling them a “mistake.” Jamaal Myers said Monday that the last subway train left Union Station around 1:45 a.m. and the TTC had […]

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2 w. ago Maple Leafs’ Jake McCabe salutes teammate Chris Tanev’s many sacrifices

Seeing his good friend depart the ice on a stretcher "is the worst part of our game," but he's glad this injury doesn't appear serious.

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2 w. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays players defend fateful World Series baserunning choice

There were several what-if moments for the Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, but none probably came closer than Isiah Kiner-Falefa being thrown out at home plate in the bottom of the ninth inning.Infielder Miguel Rojas, who also hit a game-tying home run in the top of the ninth, threw Kiner-Falefa out on a force play at the plate by a matter of inches after a Daulton Varsho ground ball.If Kiner-Falefa scored on the play, the game would've been over, and the Blue Jays would've won the World Series.IKF's small lead and a lack of a secondary was the difference for Toronto not winning a title. pic.twitter.com/LobrbNSCJa— Chris Kirschner (@ChrisKirschner) November 2, 2025Once the game had come to an end in eleven innings, many were quick to go back to that moment and point out how short of a lead Kiner-Falefa took off third base, and how a longer lead off either initially or once the pitch was thrown likely could've won the Blue Jays the World Series.This is ...

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2 w. ago TTC and Metrolinx blasted for service after Game 7 of World Series

Thousands of Blue Jays fans were left stranded in downtown Toronto on Saturday night after Game 7 of the World Series went into extra innings, just as the city's transit system was preparing to shut down for the night. The Blue Jays' heartwrenching 5-4 loss to the L.A. Dodgers wrapped up shortly after midnight, leaving more than 40,000 devastated fans at the sold-out Rogers Centre, plus countless others watching at local bars and viewing parties, scrambling to get home. By the time the game ended, many fans, who had slowly inched their way to Union Station, discovered that the last subway and GO trains had already departed for the night. Videos shared online show frustrated fans waiting inside the station, only to find out that service had already stopped. Stranded Blue Jays fans expressed anger and frustration at @Metrolinx and @UPexpress after the last train left without themMany pointed out the hypocrisy of government who encourages transit over drivin...

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2 w. ago People still think Toronto Blue Jays deserve parade after World Series loss

The Toronto Blue Jays' heartbreaking World Series loss in Game 7 has left much of Canada in a disappointed funk, but a vocal contingent of the team's base is still calling for a parade to celebrate the team's historic playoff run — even if it didn't end the way the country had hoped.Toronto was just two outs away from winning a title, and even after losing a lead in the 9th inning, the Jays were again just inches from a World Series before ultimately falling to the Dodgers 5-4 in the 11th inning.It was about as close as you can get to a championship without actually getting the trophy — an achievement that fans still want recognized.Journalist Steve Paikin is one of the many prominent voices who have suggested a parade be held regardless of the loss. It's an idea that even some Dodger fans are getting behind.Dodger fan, here. I agree.— Dowe Kaufman (@kaufman64982) November 2, 2025One user called on Mayor Chow to organize a parade for the te...

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2 w. ago SIMMONS: Everything was perfect in this classic World Series – everything but the winner

If it’s the greatest Game 7 you’ve ever seen in the greatest World Series you’ve ever experienced, there is no solace in finishing second best. Perspective may come, if it ever does, in the days and years and arguments that will follow. But what a baseball ride this has been — not just this Blue […]

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2 w. ago From World Series to free agency: Has Bo Bichette played his final game with Blue Jays?

Has Bo Bichette played his final game with the Blue Jays, the team that drafted and developed him and watched him become one of baseball’s most well-rounded hitters? His long-time teammate and friend, Vlad Guerrero Jr., has some thoughts and he’s not alone. “Obviously I would love to finish my career playing with him, but […]

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2 w. ago Devastated Vladdy Guerrero Jr. says sorry to Toronto Blue Jays fans for not winning World Series

It was a postseason to remember for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays, but a World Series victory was not meant to be.A Game 7 loss against the LA Dodgers ended what was an incredible season for the Canadian/Dominican first-baseman. Guerrero Jr. silenced his critics this season, putting together one of the most dominant postseason runs in recent memory.At the age of 26, Vladdy led this Toronto squad to the brink of eternal glory, smashing eight home runs, notching 15 RBIs, and hitting at an incredible .397 over the course of 18 games. It was a run that proved that he could show up when it mattered most, and showed that he was worth every penny of that $500 million deal he signed shortly before the season started.Yet, when he talked with reporters after the loss, he did not mention himself. Instead, he apologized to Blue Jays fans for not getting the job done."I got to be very thankful, very grateful for our fans, for the city," Guerrero Jr. said. "I'...

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2 w. ago PWHL had a real presence at Blue Jays game during World Series

It helps when your league owner happens to own one of the competing teams

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2 w. ago ‘Heartache’: Toronto Blue Jays fans feel weight of World Series loss

The Toronto Blue Jays lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings in Game 7. Many fans said they're shocked at the result, but hopeful for the future.

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